DVG as India's Cultural Chronicler

Essays

DVG’s Majestic Exposition of Bhartrhari

DVG’s Majestic Exposition of Bhartrhari

The first of a multipart essay series carrying a masterly exposition of the immortal Sanskrit poet Bhartrhari, authored by D.V. Gundappa

Major Themes in DVG’s Creative Literature

Major Themes in DVG’s Creative Literature

DVG's creative literature comprised both Indian and non-Indian themes. He published several poetry collections and authored nine plays.

Bharatavarsha now Awaits a New Mahakavya

Bharatavarsha now Awaits a New Mahakavya

On August 15, 1954, just seven years after India attained freedom, DVG delivered a deeply contemplative radio lecture, calling for a national introspection. It remains relevant till date.

Some Protagonists of Sacred Traditions: The Book that Sanctifies Every Hindu Home

Some Protagonists of Sacred Traditions: The Book that Sanctifies Every Hindu Home

DVG's profound Kannada masterpiece, "Vaidikadharmasampradāyastharu" is a heartfelt showcase of the lives of some Vedic traditionalists that he personally knew. Its English translation titled "Some Protagonists of Sacred Traditions" is now available for purchase. It is a work that has pleased our Dev

This was the Lifelong Sankalpa of our Ancestors Just a Century Ago

This was the Lifelong Sankalpa of our Ancestors Just a Century Ago

In the final episode of this series, DVG evocatively reminisces about the lifelong conviction or Sankalpa that our ancestors had just about a century ago. And contrasts it with the great downfall that occurred in his own lifetime.

The Hindu Joint Family as the Purest Form of Democracy

The Hindu Joint Family as the Purest Form of Democracy

In the second episode, DVG gives us a captivating and heartwarming portrait of the innate strength of a Hindu joint family system and characterises it as a government of the people in the real sense.

A Century of Cultural Erosion: Or How Hindus Lost Access to their Own Society and Culture

A Century of Cultural Erosion: Or How Hindus Lost Access to their Own Society and Culture

The first episode of a series featuring an English adaptation of DVG’s lecture titled "Samskruti" delivered at All India Radio on May 10, 1957. It an invaluable piece of contemplation on the rapid changes that had occurred in the Hindu society over the past half century.

DVG as the Cultural Chronicler of Bharatavarsha in Two Anecdotes

DVG as the Cultural Chronicler of Bharatavarsha in Two Anecdotes

Excerpts from two brilliant anecdotes from D.V. Gundappa that show his prowess and preeminent position as the cultural chronicler of Bharatavarsha